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General Category => Cars For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: Mr Manhattan on March 30, 2019, 12:19:58 AM

Title: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: Mr Manhattan on March 30, 2019, 12:19:58 AM

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1953-kaiser-manhattan/6844335641.html

  Super clean.

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon) on March 30, 2019, 01:17:25 AM

Unique interior !!!

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: flamingchariots on March 30, 2019, 09:29:35 AM

Ad says:  This is a driver not a car that you would have to keep stored for collection.   What does this imply? 

G.B. says "unique interior".  So that means not stock? 
What else looks like it has been changed that is not obvious to someone like me?

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: Fid on March 30, 2019, 10:40:00 AM

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What else looks like it has been changed that is not obvious to someone like me?

The interior is not original but nicely done. It looks similar to the original. Also looks like it's been converted to 12 volts (large resistor mounted on firewall).  Those are the things noticed.

It looks like a nice piece of work from my seat. 

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: pjkaiser on March 30, 2019, 10:52:03 AM

There is also modifications to the brakes, there is no master cylinder and reservoir on mine, it's under the drivers floor!!!  Still it looks well done.

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon) on April 01, 2019, 12:08:23 AM

The Best To Learn on All Vehicle’s is Paint & Trim Code Numbers. The Last Onslaught on Detroit is a Good Reference for K F Products. This is the Best way to get to know Original.

It can Go the Other way. Example, Special Order by Executive’s or Customer. Paint Code 999 & or Trim 888 meant Special Order. More Often on the West Coast, but can show up any where Today. You find One with Leather interior ? Seller doesn’t know They have a Rare Vehicle.

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: Gordie on April 01, 2019, 01:18:40 PM

That is a very nice looking car and well detailed.  The tires look like they could have "Port-a-walls" on them.

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: flamingchariots on April 01, 2019, 02:03:14 PM

In the engine pic, is there a compressor with hose going through the passenger side firewall? 
And what are the four rectangular holes beneath the radio and dash controls? 



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Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: joefrazer on April 01, 2019, 02:44:24 PM

It appears the heater box was removed and a cover plate was installed thru which one of the AC compressor hoses is routed. The rectangular holes beneath the radio are the dash vents for the AC unit. Pretty typical of a 60s style aftermarket install.

Title: Re: 1953 Manhattan with air !!
Post by: G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon) on April 02, 2019, 12:18:20 AM

Most Installed I noticed they ran both Hoses from Compresser through Driver side fresh Air Opening.
Flip the Fresh Air Heater flap to switch to Heat also Pasanger Side.